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Welcome to the National Forest Foundation blog. Explore the various articles to learn more about our forests and places to play.

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What are the differences between National Parks and National Forests?

At first glance, our nation’s National Parks and National Forests may appear to be just about the same thing, with both as public lands. Under closer comparison...

The National Forest System

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Adventures

Tree Planting Projects

Trees

Hiking and Backpacking

Cabins and Lookout Towers

Collaboration

Abby Wallace

History and Culture

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NFF Grant Partners and Projects

NFF Corporate Partners

Wildlife

Paddling

Wildfire

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Wilderness

Photo by Jessica Hubbard

Treasured Landscapes

Forest Ecology

Photo by NFF

Trees

Right Tree, Right Place: Using Science to Guide Reforestation

Reforesting National Forests is not as simple as placing a seed in a hole, covering it with soil, and hoping it grows. The process is more complicated, integrat...

Five Accessible Destinations to Enjoy Fall on National Forests

Here are five accessible National Forest destinations for visitors with a variety of mobility needs to enjoy all the colors our...

Capturing Connection in Wild Places

Alex Kim is a photographer and the founder and director of the BIPOC outdoor recreation program Here Montana. For him, both...

2024 National Forest Week™ Photo Contest Winners

For yet another year, we were in awe of your talent for submitting such breathtaking photos. We are excited to announce this...

Oregon Oak Conservation & Jack Fire Recovery

The NFF is reforesting the Umpqua after the Jack Fire, while capitalizing on a unique opportunity to revitalize native oak...

Collaboration on National Forests: What elements are critical to success?

Collaboration is becoming a key strategy for overcoming the challenges faced by America’s forests. In recent decades, there...

Meet the NFF's 2024 Conservation Connect Fellows

The NFF's Conservation Connect Fellowship program matches graduate students with an on-the-ground project, building experience,...

Walk in the Footsteps of the Chinese American Railroad Workers at Donner Pass

The contributions of Chinese American railroad workers changed the course of American history. Today, you can still explore the...

Monitoring and Adaptive Management in the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests

In the National Forest System, officials develop monitoring programs to evaluate implementation and effectiveness of management...

A Future of Access for All: Researching Barriers for Historically Marginalized Communities in Accessing America’s National Forests & Public Lands

In working alongside BIPOC communities, environmental organizations have quickly realized that these communities were never...

NFF Blog

What are the differences between National Parks and National Forests?

Categories

The National Forest System

Camping

Adventures

Tree Planting Projects

Trees

Hiking and Backpacking

Cabins and Lookout Towers

Collaboration

History and Culture

National Forest Foundation

NFF Grant Partners and Projects

NFF Corporate Partners

Wildlife

Paddling

Wildfire

Wilderness

Treasured Landscapes

Forest Ecology

Right Tree, Right Place: Using Science to Guide Reforestation

Five Accessible Destinations to Enjoy Fall on National Forests

Capturing Connection in Wild Places

2024 National Forest Week™ Photo Contest Winners

Oregon Oak Conservation & Jack Fire Recovery

Collaboration on National Forests: What elements are critical to success?

Meet the NFF's 2024 Conservation Connect Fellows

Walk in the Footsteps of the Chinese American Railroad Workers at Donner Pass

Monitoring and Adaptive Management in the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests

A Future of Access for All: Researching Barriers for Historically Marginalized Communities in Accessing America’s National Forests & Public Lands